Lauren International hires Kim McBride as corporate controller

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May 16, 2017 at 3:44 PM

NEW PHILADELPHIA Lauren International has named Kim McBride as its corporate controller by Dave Gingrich, chief financial officer.

A native of Tuscarawas County, McBride brings a wealth of experience to Lauren’s finance and accounting team, having served in both public accounting and private industry. Before joining Lauren, McBride served as chief accounting officer and chief financial officer for Marlite Inc. in Dover.

“I was drawn to Lauren’s commitment to the community and its focus on innovation,” McBride said in a press release. “I look forward to contributing to the financial leadership of the organization and improving collaboration between finance and operations.”

McBride earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Accounting from Kent State University. She is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA).

“Kim is a great addition to our team. She will provide additional focus on strategic goals and financial analysis,” Gingrich said in a press release. “Kim brings tremendous experience and a high level of energy to our organization.”

In her role as Corporate Controller, McBride will provide leadership for the accounting functions of multiple Lauren locations. She will provide strategy and direction as well as cost control and analysis. Her initial focus will be with operational reporting for Lauren International’s flagship company, Lauren Manufacturing.

McBride resides in New Philadelphia with her three children.

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